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The NHS wants to make it easier and safer for patients to get the right treatment when they need it, without waiting a long time to be seen in A&E. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones. -
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A seasonal booster (autumn booster) of the COVID vaccine can now be booked online. The roll out of the autumn booster is under way; with everyone over 65 years being invited to book an appointment or attend walk in clinics. -
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Part of our role at Healthwatch Halton is to understand the experiences of people who are using services and to give people an opportunity to speak up and have their voices heard.
On this occasion, we are interested in hearing from Halton residents about dentistry services and your experiences of getting appointments plus the costs of treatment at NHS Dentists. -
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Stoptober is back, calling on smokers in England to join more than 2.5 million others who have made a quit attempt with the campaign since it launched a decade ago in 2012. -
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It is National Eye Health Week. Vision really matters. Sight is the sense people fear losing the most, yet many of us don’t know how to look after our eyes – National Eye Health Week aims to change all that. -
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“Babies cry, you can cope!” that’s the key message from NHS, local authorities and healthcare organisations from across the country who are coming together this September to promote lifesaving messages to parents. -
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Do you need to make a complaint about health and care services? Find out who to contact in Halton. -
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The National Institute for Health and Social Care Research Innovation Observatory is currently seeking views about areas of unmet health and care needs in people aged 60 and over. -
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Women can self refer for maternity care at Warrington and Halton Hospitals; using a quick online form. There is no need to visit your GP first.
People who have chosen to birth at the Liverpool Women's Hospital, can also use this online form to register for their community antenatal care.
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As September draws to a close it is very important to remember the signs and symptoms of gynaecological cancer. There are five gynaecological cancers: womb, ovarian, cervical, vulval and vaginal. Each year in the UK, over 22,000 women are diagnosed with a gynaecological cancer. Sadly 21 women die each day from their gynaecological cancer. -
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Easy read breast screening recall letters now available for all patients who require them nationally
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Breast screening patients across England are set to benefit from more accessible communications thanks to patient feedback to a local Healthwatch. Easy read follow up letters, for breast screening appointments, are now available to patients nationwide. -
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Mental health problems exist in our lives, families, workplaces and communities, impacting everyone. Mental health problems can affect anyone, any day of the year, but World Mental Health day (10/10) is a great day to show your support for better mental health and start looking after your own wellbeing. -
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Would you know where to turn for social care support? New polling finds over 40% of people don’t. This confusion can result in people not getting the care they need. Read our latest findings. -
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This year marks the 20th year of Baby Loss Awareness Week in the UK – a week for everyone in the baby loss community and beyond to come together to remember and commemorate our much-loved and missed babies. -
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People living and working in Cheshire are invited by North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) to share their views and experiences of our 999 emergency ambulance service and NHS 111 as part of a conversation with the community. -
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During June, July and August we visited the Urgent Treatment Centre four times and collected the experiences of 72 patients using the Centre. -
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During June, July and August we visited the Urgent Treatment Centre four times and collected the experiences of 77 patients using the Centre. -
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From 10 October 2022, patients who use the Musculoskeletal Clinical Assessment and Triage Service (MSKCATS) will be referred by contacting their GP practice rather than self-referring. -
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Citizens Advice Halton has launched a new survey for parents and carers to assess the impact of rising costs of school uniforms and whether schools across the Borough are implementing changes to the law requiring genuinely affordable uniforms. -
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People aged 50 and over have started receiving COVID autumn booster and flu jabs, from Saturday 15 October, after the NHS expanded the vaccination offer to all over 50s.
The rollout means around 12 million more people are eligible for their autumn booster dose. -
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With a record seven million people awaiting hospital treatment, Louise Ansari, our National Director, told BBC News that people need reassuring that the NHS is still there to help them.
The number of people waiting for an appointment with the NHS England (NHSE) has topped seven million for the first time in August. -
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The UK Commission on Covid Commemoration has launched a consultation giving people across the UK the opportunity to say how they think the pandemic should be remembered and with possible suggestions including the adoption of a Remembrance Sunday-style symbol, dedicated memorials and reflective spaces. -
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year Breast Cancer UK are talking about the causes of breast cancer and how we can act to prevent it.
Sadly not all breast cancer cases are preventable. But studies show that at least 30% of breast cancer cases are preventable. By making changes to your lifestyle you can reduce your risk of getting breast cancer. -
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Millions around the UK experience stress and it can be damaging to our health and wellbeing. Wednesday the 2nd of November 2022 is Stress Awareness Day. The day will be used to highlight the ways that stress can affect people and what you can do to manage your stress before it becomes a problem.
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